The Greek City States and Governments
Grade 5 UAE sst Notes
Learning outcomes
 To understand the role of city-states in classical Greece.
 To explain the Greek version of Democracy.
 To examine the working of the government
Answer the following questions:
1. Why were city-states in classical Greece independent?
a. they were always at war
b. each city-state spoke a different language
c. transportation was not invented yet
d. mountains and seas make travel difficult.
2. Who could vote in Ancient Athens?
a. Men and women who lived in Athens
b. All citizens of Athens
c. Everyone who lived in Athens except slaves
d. Only people who spoke Greek
3. How was a law passed or issue decided?
a. the majority vote of all citizens at the assembly
b. the votes of the orators
c. the votes of the city leaders
d. only rich citizens at the assembly voted
Hots:
Write a brief explanation of the vote to ostracize and what part an ostraca
played in the process.